How Long Should I Wait After my Septorhinoplasty to Have Botox Injections?

Question

I had a septorhinoplasty operation 3 weeks ago and I now wish to have botox and fillers in other areas on the face, how long should I wait

Ronald Schuster, MD · Answer

I would wait about 4-6 weeks. Before this I would be concerned that the Botox might not stay where it's put. By six weeks, even though there is still swelling that has to resolve, things are pretty much locked in. Ask your surgeon.

P. Daniel Ward, MD · Answer

Botox after rhinoplasty should not result in any complications as long as the majority of the swelling has gone down.  One month should be plenty of time.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

I would have to agree with my colleagues. It would be best to wait until the swelling in your face has completely cleared for best results. Best wishes, Dr. H

Rick Rosen, MD · Answer

you want to wait until all the swelling is resolved to avoid the botox from travelling past the area where it was injected. I would think 3-4 weeks should be sufficient.

Corey S. Maas, MD · Answer

The main things that would keep you from having optimal results are bruising and swelling of the face from your septorhinoplasty since they can distort your normal facial profile. Talk this over with your surgeon, and he/she can help you in this decision.

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

Until the swelling goes down, it will be difficult for your injecting physician to appreciate the degree of filler or Botox that would be necessary and where to place it.  I recommend that you discuss this with your physician and then plan treatment in another four weeks to achieve a more optimal result,

Steven Turkeltaub, MD · Answer

Although you could theoretically have Botox injected concurrent with a rhinoplasty, it may be slightly safer to wait around 1 month for much of the swelling to subside if you are considering its usage in the glabella (lower mid-forehead) area. If you just need it in the forehead or crow's feet area, then any time is OK.

	For facial fillers, you could also inject at any time but realize that some areas can be affected by swelling as a consequence of the surgery.

Peter E. Johnson, MD · Answer

Not much need for a delay if you choose Botox after your rhinoplasty. We often will put the Botox in at the same time with little trouble.
	Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com

Marcus L. Peterson, MD · Answer

If the location you wish to do Botox and Fillers is free of bruising and swelling then you can proceed with the procedure.  You will get your most predictable results if the location is stable.

	Best Wishes

	Dr. Peterson

Harold J. Kaplan, MD · Answer

It is generally best to wait until all swelling and brusing from your treatment has gone down before moving forward with injectable treatments. As other panel members have mentioned, swelling can affect placement of product.

How Long Should I Wait After my Septorhinoplasty to Have Botox Injections?

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